Washington in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Schwegmann House
Washington Historical Society
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Built in
1861
Erected by Washington Historical Society, Incorporated.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 33.77′ N, 91° 0.923′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. It is on West Front Street just east of Olive Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 438 W Front St, Washington MO 63090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor and in Greater St. Louis. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schwegmann House (here, next to this marker); Bernard Wiese House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tibbe Power Company (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Tibbe Power Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Bleckman Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Missouri Meerschaum Company (about 600 feet away); Pacific Railroad Depot (about 600 feet away); Hibbeler Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 9, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
